Risa West

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This may have been the best and hardest newborn session I ever did,
because this is my son. It was the best because he was my little squishy
baby. It was the hardest because I was only 7 days postpartum when I took
these, with no one around to help. My baby turned 2 this last week and
looking at these pictures helps me remember what a sweet little guy he
has always been.

Katie's session was scheduled for August 27th. The day Hurricane Irene was rolling into town. It started raining as I was driving over to the clients home, and for a minute I was afraid. I didn't know how easy or hard it would be for me to get home. At the time we didn't know how bad things would be. Katie put me at ease. She was sleeping when I arrived and stayed sleeping long enough for us to get wonderful shots of her. She's been one of my quickest newborn sessions this year, and I couldn't have asked for an easier baby on such a high anxiety day.

My name is Risa. Like Lisa with an R. Photographing babies requires patience and understanding, both of which I have as a mother myself. Newborns bring a smile to my face and I enjoy the time I get to spend with them and the new parents during this special time. I also love getting to photograph your child as they grow and your family as it grows. I love that my clients become friends.